The programe extrapolates the lessons learned from the Chinese hutongs into the realm of visionary scenarios applicable to new models of urbanization

In the making of the city only an orchestra of voices and thoughts played out by a large variety of citizens, policy-makers, professionals and researchers could lead towards a balanced and sustainable living and working city.

We seized upon the objectivity of foreign researchers, complemented with the knowledge of local teams, and worked to turn it into a productive exchange. The developed projects range from architectural solutions to soft urbanism strategies.